University of Cambridge
Receptionist/Secretary [Temporary Cover]
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Temporary Cover:
This post is available until 31 August 2027 in the first instance.
Applications:
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
About the Role:
The Department of Chemistry is looking to recruit a new Receptionist/Secretary as the current role holder has recently been promoted within the University. This is a key role in this friendly Department as you will be the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors in a very large, busy reception office, covering a varied and vast number of duties. This includes providing postal, courier, and all administrative services; providing secretarial work to a small panel of academics, and maintaining the Mifare security system where required.
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Requirements:
The successful applicant will have GCSE's in English and Mathematics and will be computer literate. A word processing qualification would be desirable but not essential. You will have good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills plus being able to use your own initiative, meet deadlines, keep calm under pressure, multi-task and prioritise. You must have self-confidence and have the ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels with tact and diplomacy.
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Contact for Queries:
For informal queries please contact Emma Graham (ejg49@cam.ac.uk).
Reference:
Please quote reference MA51159 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality and Diversity:
The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility:
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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